Campus Well‑Being was excited to offer some recent in‑service day camp opportunities for kids ages 6–12, and we’re thrilled to share a few highlights with you. Our themed programming gave campers plenty of chances to explore, play, and get creative, all while enjoying a wide range of recreational activities.

February 2nd: New Era Educators

This past February, our campers had the chance to explore some of the incredible spaces RRC Polytech has to offer. One of the biggest hits was a hands‑on t‑shirt design workshop led by the Teacher Education department. Youth sketched, pressed, and created their own custom shirts — and walked away with both wearable art and lasting camp memories.

We kept the momentum going with a STEM‑focused LEGO build session facilitated by Bricks 4 Kidz, where campers engineered models with real moving parts. The day also included an immersive experience in our state‑of‑the‑art immersion room, giving youth a chance to step into new environments and spark their imaginations.

March 20th: Early Engineers

On March 20, eighteen campers joined us for an engineering‑themed day full of creativity and hands‑on exploration. We kicked things off with cardboard box fort building — powered by the Sustainability Team’s collection efforts — and campers quickly transformed boxes into imaginative structures.

A highlight of the day was our visit to the CARSI lab, where campers learned about strong materials and mixed, molded, and painted their own concrete creations.

The engineering fun continued with rocket launchers built alongside Engineering for Kids, followed by a structure‑building challenge tested with some “windy elements” from a leaf blower.

April 10th: Veterinary Visionaries

On April 10, campers spent the day exploring animal care with a focus on veterinary technology — a perfect spark for future career curiosity. Campers toured the Vet Tech spaces and rotated through hands‑on stations, including a mock X‑ray setup, a surgery table, and blood and heart‑rate testing

Campers made cat toys and dog treats to take home or donate to Vet Tech or our pop-up cat cafés. We also had some visitors from Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre; a salamander, a Mississippi kite, and a one‑eyed great horned owl, giving everyone an unforgettable look at wildlife care.

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